‘Do me a f*****g favour! Stop writing about cricket …’: Kevin Pietersen slams UK journalist over England’s training controversy | Cricket News – The Times of India

Kevin Pietersen (Photo by Dan Mullan/Getty Images) Former England cricketer Kevin Pietersen has taken aim at a ‘leading’ UK journalist for defending England’s lack of practice during their tour of India. Pietersen, who has been vocal about England’s struggles, lashed out on social media after the journalist cited injuries and a tight schedule as reasons…

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India vs England 3rd ODI highlights: Shubman Gill shines as India crush England to complete 3-0 series sweep | Cricket News – The Times of India

Shubman Gill (BCCI Photo) NEW DELHI: Shubman Gill produced a brilliant seventh ODI century, whilst Virat Kohli secured a vital fifty as India defeated England by 142 runs in the final match to achieve a 3-0 series sweep, perfectly concluding their Champions Trophy preparations on Wednesday.Gill’s splendid 112 from 102 balls was the standout performance,…

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‘You are creating insecurity’: Zaheer Khan warns against excessive flexibility in Team India’s white-ball setup | Cricket News – The Times of India

India captain Rohit Sharma with teammates. (PTI Photo) NEW DELHI: Former India pacer Zaheer Khan has expressed concerns over head coach Gautam Gambhir‘s flexible approach in white-ball cricket, cautioning that it could lead to uncertainty among players. Zaheer’s remarks come amid India’s frequent experimentation with batting positions in the ongoing limited-overs series against England.India have…

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‘What makes him intimidating to bowl to is …’: Kevin Pietersen reveals a technical adjustment in Shubman Gill’s batting – The Times of India

NEW DELHI: Former England batter Kevin Pietersen believes Shubman Gill is on the path to becoming an even more dangerous player and expects him to start converting his starts into big centuries, much like India captain Rohit Sharma. The 25-year-old vice-captain of India has been in fine form, emerging as the leading run-scorer after two…

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Opener Rohit Sharma surpasses Sachin Tendulkar in all-time run-getters list | Cricket News – The Times of India

Rohit Sharma and Sachin Tendulkar (PTI Photo) NEW DELHI: Team India skipper and batting maestro Rohit Sharma displayed his batting acumen in the second ODI against England at Cuttack on Sunday. His scintillating century not only guided India to a four-wicket victory but also etched his name alongside cricketing legends.With his dominant knock of 119…

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2nd ODI: Rohit Sharma’s century powers India to series-clinching victory over England | Cricket News – The Times of India

Rohit Sharma answered his critics with a magnificent 32nd century, leading India to a decisive four-wicket victory over England in the second ODI at Cuttack on Sunday, taking an unassailable 2-0 lead in the three-match series.England, choosing to bat first on a favorable pitch, were dismissed for 304 runs in 49.5 overs. Left-arm spinner Ravindra…

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Rohit Sharma returns to form with a 30-ball fifty in 2nd ODI against England | Cricket News – The Times of India

Rohit Sharma (BCCI Photo) India captain Rohit Sharma‘s long wait to return to form ended with a blistering half-century against England in the second ODI at Cuttack on Sunday, where the veteran opener entertained the crowd with his signature strokes to launch India’s big chase.India, who lead the three-match series 1-0, bowled England out for…

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Stunning effort! Shubman Gill’s brilliance ends Harry Brook’s stay – Watch | Cricket News – The Times of India

A moment of brilliance in the field from India’s vice-captain Shubman Gill helped the hosts break a crucial stand in the second ODI against England in Cuttack on Sunday.Just when the third-wicket partnership between Joe Root and Harry Brook looked to be taking England to a point from where they could launch a final flourish,…

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2nd ODI: After Rohit Sharma revealed Virat Kohli is back in playing XI… – Watch | Cricket News – The Times of India

Virat Kohli (Photo: Video grab) Virat Kohli returned to India’s playing eleven for the second ODI against England in Cuttack on Sunday, which was the first news that the capacity crowd at the Barabati Stadium wanted to hear.Kohli missed the first ODI of the three-match series because of a knee niggle, as opener Yashasvi Jaiswal…

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